Turning Family History into Children’s Stories with Deborah Lakritz

Delve into both unique and ordinary family memories using stories we’ve been told, objects and artifacts, letters, diaries, world history, and more to discover and create compelling children’s stories that have a universal appeal. Deborah will share examples of the research she has done on her own family’s history and the picture book manuscript that was born out of that process. In addition, we’ll study notable, award-winning examples of children’s books that are rooted in the author’s family history.

Class meets in person Tuesday, June 9, 10 am – noon.

Class size: Minimum 5. Maximum 15.

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Teaching Artist: Deborah Lakritz is the author of three picture books: Say Hello, Lily, a multiple-year PJ Library selection and a Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Young Readers, as well as Joey and the Giant Box, and A Place to Belong-Debbie Friedman Sings Her Way Home. Her debut middle grade novel, Things That Shimmer, which was released in April 2024, also won a Sydney Taylor Notable award and was a PJ Our Way selection in October 2024. As a gold member of the 12X12 Challenge and frequent participant in both Highlights and Writing Barn classes, she is constantly at work to improve her craft.